Good morning, I’m writing this morning to let you know there has been a bank error that has delayed payroll for University of Guelph employees. We sincerely apologize for the impacts we know this will have on our employees. There is a team urgently working with the bank now to resolve this as quickly as […]
The College of Arts at the University of Guelph is excited to welcome the name change of the School of English and Theatre Studies to the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing (SOTEC). This name-change signals the importance of the three primary research areas within the department by welcoming Creative Writing into the fold. […]
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As we have undertaken the switch to the new Gryphons at Work Human Resources Management System (HRMS), U of G is aware that some employees, particularly those who started their roles at the beginning of the school year, are experiencing issues with pay. We know how important timely and accurate pay is for everyone’s daily […]
Speaking on a panel on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, discussed Rogers Communications’ sports monopoly in Toronto. […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Oct. 14 for Thanksgiving weekend. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Oct. 15. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Oct. 14 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout […]
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The University of Guelph is expanding opportunities for the next generation of conservation leaders with the support of a $1-million gift from business leader and philanthropist Martha G. Billes, O.C. The gift will significantly enhance U of G’s master of conservation leadership (MCL) program, creating more scholarships and travel grants for students, launching a leader-in-residence […]
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The University of Guelph will honour an acclaimed and award-winning European literature professor at fall convocation. Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, head of European Studies in the School of Languages and Literatures, will be presented with the John Bell Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to university education. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, will welcome more […]
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This week, October 6 to 12, is Mental Illness Awareness Week, with World Mental Health Day taking place on Oct. 10. Although mental health and mental illness are related, they have distinct definitions. Mental health is a continuum1 and fluctuates depending on the individual and various factors in their life. According to the Canadian Mental […]
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As we begin a new academic term, the choices we make about how we travel to and from campus play a pivotal role in shaping our campus’ environmental impact and quality of life. Sustainable transportation is not just about reducing emissions, it’s about creating a healthier, more connected campus environment. This is why we are […]
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On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 9:50 a.m., the University will run a test through the U of G Alert system. U of G Alert is the University’s critical incident notification system. U of G uses this tool to send important information whenever a critical incident happens on campus or if the the University is closed […]
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On Canadian wheat fields, a silent threat is shriveling the golden yields of wheat. Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, is devastating crops, producing mycotoxins that can rapidly damage plants, wither the kernels in the head of wheat and cost the economy billions of dollars in damaged goods. Climate change […]
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Hazardous algal blooms are starting earlier each year and lasting longer, thanks to rising temperatures, warns a University of Guelph aquatic toxicologist. Dr. René Shahmohamadloo, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Integrative Biology, says summer-like temperatures that continue into the fall are partly to blame. Ontario approached record high temperatures in September, and warmer-than-normal weather […]
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Converting farmland to urban development can create infrastructure for cities, but the loss comes at a cost to Canada’s agri-food sector, says a University of Guelph rural planning researcher. Dr. Sara Epp is a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College who researches agricultural planning and land use conflicts. She says changes to urban boundaries often […]
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Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese spoke to The Canadian Press, Toronto Star, CBC The National, CTV News, CBC Radio’s The Dose and multiple other media outlets about the transmission of rabies between animals and humans. Weese, who is chief of infection control at OVC, also spoke to CBC Radio’s Fresh Air […]
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New mortgage rules aim to make homeownership more attainable, but a University of Guelph researcher suggests it might be time for society to reevaluate the need to buy a home at all. Dr. Diana Mok, a professor of real estate in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, says new guidelines allowing for […]
The University of Guelph is fully lifting program intake pauses that were announced on April 14, 2023. This decision means that prospective students can now apply for these programs and begin their studies as early as Summer 2025; transfer students can apply to enrol for Winter 2025. In April 2023, the university paused enrolment intakes […]
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On a warm, drizzly, cloudy day, approximately 200 gathered to participate in the annual Campus Mile on Oct. 1 over the lunch hour. Umbrellas in hand, the crowd squatted and lunged to warm up for the mile loop around campus. After winding their way through the University guided by helpful volunteers in blue shirts, […]
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Researchers at the University of Guelph are looking for ways to improve accessibility, one door at a time. Dr. Hussein Abdullah, professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences’ School of Engineering, is developing a device that allows people to open doors using an app on their handheld device. The Smart Door Access System […]
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Health officials in Ontario have confirmed a child has died after coming into contact with a rabid bat. This comes after Brant County Health Unit confirmed a case of domestic rabies in September, the first in the province since 1967. Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, researches the spread […]
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The mottled duskywing butterfly, found only in a handful of habitats in Ontario, was vanishing at an alarming rate – until a rescue team that included researchers from the University of Guelph intervened. That story is captured in the new documentary Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing, which will have its […]
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